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Enchanting Drive-Through Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Alberta – 2026

Add a little bit of light and magic to your holiday plans. Alberta’s cities and towns transform over December with a variety of holiday light displays and… Read more »

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Places to Go For Polar Express and Santa Trains in Alberta – 2026

Relive the magical story of the motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ or enjoy a visit from Santa as you and your loved ones ride on the Christmas… Read more »

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Albertans Can Soon Get Certain Eye Surgeries at Their Optometrist’s Office

Albertans will soon be able to receive certain minor surgical procedures and laser treatments at their local optometrist’s office, potentially saving them additional appointments, specialist referrals and… Read more »

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Canada’s Best Places to Visit and Top Tourist Attractions According to Tripadvisor

Banff, Vancouver and Niagara-on-the-Lake have taken the top three spots in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best rankings for Canadian destinations. The travel platform has… Read more »

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50+ Christmas Markets and Holiday Craft Fairs in Edmonton – 2026

A handy list of Christmas Markets and Fairs happening across the Alberta Capital Region to help you get something unique for everyone on your list!

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Angine de Poitrine Announces 2027 Canadian Tour With Eight Concerts Across Five Cities – Presale Registration Now Open

Quebec’s polka-dotted experimental rock duo Angine de Poitrine is heading out on a world tour in 2027, with Canadian performances scheduled in five cities. The newly announced… Read more »

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Edmonton Recreation Centre Named Among World’s Seven Most Beautiful Arenas for 2026

An Edmonton recreation centre that opened earlier this year has earned a place alongside major sports venues in Italy, China, France, Morocco and New Zealand on an… Read more »

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Amazon Canada Hiring 9,000 Seasonal Workers for 2026 Holiday Season: Here’s How to Apply

Amazon is hiring 9,000 seasonal employees across Canada ahead of the holiday shopping season, with positions available at 55 locations and average hourly pay of nearly $24…. Read more »

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Two Iconic Alberta Hotels Win Global Honours, Including World’s Best Historic Resort

Two of Alberta’s best-known Rocky Mountain hotels have earned international recognition, with Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge winning honours at the 2026 Historic Hotels… Read more »

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Flair Airlines Announces First-Ever Nonstop Flights Between Edmonton and Saint John Starting at $199

Travelling between Alberta and southern New Brunswick is about to get easier. Flair Airlines has announced a new nonstop route connecting Edmonton and Saint John, New Brunswick,… Read more »

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Zach Bryan Announces Edmonton & Vancouver Stadium Concerts for 2027 Tour: Presale and Ticket Dates

Zach Bryan is returning to Canada in 2027, with two stadium concerts confirmed in Vancouver and Edmonton as part of his newly announced Young Manhood and Other… Read more »

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Halloween in Edmonton 2026 – Haunted Attractions, Family Events, Adult Activities and Parties

A list of 85+ things to do this Halloween in Edmonton and Alberta Capital Region including haunted attractions, trick-or-treat events, cemetery tours, family fun activities and parades, and adult parties.

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14 Places to Get Spooky Halloween Treats in Edmonton

‘Tis the season for sweets, tricks and treats! Halloween is a good excuse to bring home a box of spooky cupcakes, try a pumpkin-spiced pastry or stock… Read more »

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21 Horror Movies & Shows Filmed Across Canada to Watch This Halloween

From Vancouver’s rain-soaked streets to Ontario’s forests and Newfoundland’s fishing villages, Canada has provided the setting for some seriously creepy movies and television shows. Some of the… Read more »

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16 Creepy Movies & Shows Filmed in Alberta

Alberta seems to appear more and more attractive to Hollywood for filming locations. As the Halloween season is fast approaching, you can get some movie and TV… Read more »

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11 Ghost Towns & Ruins to Visit in Alberta

As spooky season falls upon us, we may be looking for ways to help prepare for Halloween. Within the realm of dark tourism are several ways to… Read more »

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13 Haunted Places in Alberta For a Road trip

History and Halloween buffs rejoice and unite; there are reportedly haunted locations all across Alberta you can visit! Some of Alberta’s haunted spots are a classic example… Read more »

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Canada Post Launches New Halloween Stamps With a Special Alberta Connection

Canada Post has released a new set of Halloween stamps featuring three hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns, just in time for those sending cards and letters ahead of October 31…. Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2026 Season with MAGIC! and Sam Roberts Band Among Star-Studded Lineup

The brightly illuminated CPKC Holiday Train is hitting the rails again this November, bringing live music to 182 communities across Canada and the United States while collecting… Read more »

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CPKC Holiday Train Alberta Schedule 2026 – Medicine Hat – Calgary – Edmonton – Banff

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is back for its 28th year! Two trains, each about 1,000 feet long with rail cars covered in hundreds… Read more »

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Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff Closed Until December 11: Here’s What Visitors Need to Know

Fall is usually a quieter time to explore Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park, once the summer crowds have thinned out. But if you were hoping to… Read more »

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CRAFT Beer Market Brings Back Popular Menu Favourites for 15th Anniversary, Plans Calgary Celebration

CRAFT Beer Market is turning 15, and to mark the occasion, the restaurant chain is bringing back several dishes from its earlier menus, along with a special… Read more »

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Alberta’s Mountain Park Cemetery: Visit Canada’s Most Elevated Cemetery on a Scenic Road Trip From Edmonton

It is an eerie sight: standing over 6200 feet above sea level and the mountain valleys, among the graves of a cemetery that date back over 100… Read more »

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Visit Edmonton’s Pumpkins After Dark This Thanksgiving Weekend for Glowing Pumpkin Trails and Halloween Fun

Borden Park is glowing with thousands of intricately carved pumpkins, colourful Halloween displays and illuminated trails as Pumpkins After Dark continues its 2026 season. The jack-o-lanterns and… Read more »